According to reports, Deco has been working tirelessly. The time for decision-making has arrived, and his meetings with agents and representatives continue. Deco has clear demands: signing a full-back, an attacking midfielder (if a player in that position leaves), and a versatile striker who can play multiple roles.

Additionally, signing a goalkeeper is not entirely off the table, especially if Marc-André ter Stegen rejects a two-year contract extension and decides to leave for golf. In all these meetings, Deco has emphasized that there won’t be extensive transfer activity, but most importantly, Barça urgently needs to sell several players.

They must generate revenue to sign new players, but this must be done without crossing the club’s financial red lines. The plan is to evaluate offers for players who won’t be part of Hansi Flick’s starting lineup next season.

Currently, the team has high-quality, experienced players who can financially benefit the club. No player has officially been put up for sale, but it’s clear that negotiations are possible for some.

To assess these cases, one only needs to look at last season’s playing time statistics. Names on the transfer table include Iñaki Peña, Ronald Araújo, Héctor Fort, Fermín López, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong (if he doesn’t renew), Pablo Torre, Pau Víctor, and Ansu Fati.

Some of these names may seem surprising, but the reality is that not everyone has a place in the lineup. If offers exceed the club’s current financial capacity, they will be seriously considered, and some will undoubtedly come from Saudi Arabia. Deco knows well that at Barça, no one except Lamine Yamal is untouchable. Thus, a turbulent summer in sales is predicted.

Barcelona knows that now is the time for bold and tough decisions. If they want to improve the squad’s quality, they must open the exit door for some players whose departure was unimaginable just months ago.

Everything depends on the players’ willingness to start new challenges and adventures with significantly higher salaries than their current earnings at Barça. A major transfer could also happen if all parties benefit.

Currently, Barça’s priority is finalizing pending contract extensions to ensure short- and medium-term stability. Extensions for Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha are crucial but remain unresolved. De Jong’s contract situation is more favorable, and Raphinha has shown enthusiasm to stay, though he is aware of a tempting offer from Saudi Arabia.

After resolving these cases, Barça must accelerate player sales to enter the market and make high-level signings. It seems every player in the world now wants to join Barcelona.